Datatec Systems Web Enables IP Telephony Implementation Process; Completes Phase I of Initial $3.5 Million IP Telephony Contract.Business & Technology Editors FAIRFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2002 Datatec Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DATC DATC Davis Applied Technology College (Kaysville, Utah) DATC Days After Test Completion DATC Deferred Adverse Tax Consequence DATC Direct Assistance & Training Command DATC Director of Air Traffic Control ), announced today that it has completed the first phase of an initial $3.5 million deployment contract calling for the rollout of an IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. solution to over 750 branches of a major financial institution. Datatec has web enabled the management, tracking, configuration and testing of the IP telephony deployment process via its eDeploy(TM) and Integrator's Workbench 2000(TM) software tools. The components of this deployment process include: - Site surveys, gap analysis, site preparation and infrastructure cabling - Equipment staging, configuration and installation - Final system test, turn-up and cutover (communications, networking) cutover - /cut-ov*/ Switching from an old (hardware and/or software) system to a replacement system, covering the overlap from when the new system is live until the old system has been shut down. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. industry analysts, the IP telephony market will grow from a projected $1 billion in 2002 to over $50 billion by 2006. Datatec believes that one of the keys to achieving this growth will be the ability to tangibly streamline the rollout process. Unlike traditional voice-only PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). systems that utilize a centralized systems In telecommunications, a centralized system is one in which most communications are routed through one or more major central hubs. Such a system allows certain functions to be concentrated in the system's hubs, freeing up resources in the peripheral units. architecture and relatively unintelligent phones, IP telephony is delivered via a tightly-coupled network of Ethernet routers, switches and software driven handsets. IW2000 generates and tests the numerous interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in configurations for all the devices that comprise the total IP telephony system. This includes configuring and testing each router's voice and data ports in addition to generating `as built' documentation for future moves, adds and changes. Individual phones are fully tested and customized to unique users so that the field implementation can be carried out in a "plug and play" manner. IW2000 ensures defect-free and consistent configurations of all equipment, allowing for a smooth installation and network turn-up process without the need to dispatch specialized network engineers to each site. Cutting over to IP telephony is much simpler, faster, and less intrusive. Datatec is also using the Internet to simplify the complexity of IP telephony deployments by bringing a process for web-enabled collaboration to its customers and partners. eDeploy allows all project participants - OEM's, telecommunications service providers A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. , end users and Datatec project managers to work in concert to deliver an error free solution. eDeploy is a catalyst to ensure that all inter-related deployment processes and best practices are fully defined and understood prior to the commencement of the implementation phase. This results in all project participants having a defined process There are two major approaches to controlling any process:
"We see IP telephony as an important component to Datatec's future success and are actively creating new relationships in order to build a dominant IP telephony deployment practice," said Ray Koch, Datatec's Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "You simply cannot remove the customer from the process in these highly specialized rollouts. Collaboration is the key to success; you must have a way to include not only the customer, but all their partners as well. Datatec has engineered its deployment manufacturing centers in Statesville, NC and Fairfield, NJ to fully integrate the unique requirements of IP telephony. Scaling IP telephony is going to be about building confidence in the marketplace and a very large ingredient in that is how well you deploy the technology. Datatec's solutions are actively building this confidence right now." About Datatec Systems, Inc. Fairfield, NJ-based Datatec Systems specializes in the rapid, large-scale market absorption of networking technologies. Datatec's deployment services utilize a software-enabled implementation model to configure, integrate and roll out new technology solutions using a "best practices" structured process. Its customers include Fortune 1000 companies and world-class technology providers. Datatec stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (DATC). For more information visit Datatec at http://www.datatec.com/ |
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